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In an emotional interview, actress Demi Moore reflected on the heartbreak and struggle of Bruce Willis’ battle with dementia.
“We will always be a family, just in a different form,” the actress told Variety, stating that their bond has only grown stronger in the face of adversity, from marriage, divorce, and now the devastating effects of the illness.
Highlights
- Demi Moore reflected on Bruce Willis' dementia and their evolving family bond in an interview with Variety.
- Moore visits Willis weekly to support him and is a crucial member of their blended family.
- According to the actress, Bruce Willis finds himself surrounded by love amidst his dementia struggle.
The actress spoke about the ever-evolving nature of their relationship, going from being lovers to husband and wife and then going through a divorce while still being friends and present for each other and their three daughters.
“Given the givens, he’s in a very stable place at the moment,” Moore shared.
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Demi Moore gave an emotional update about the health of ex-husband Bruce Willis, who has been battling dementia
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Moore has made it a commitment to visit Willis weekly and offer her support not only to the children she shares with the Die Hard star but also to his current wife, Emma Heming, and their two daughters.
“For me, there was never a question. I show up because that’s what you do for the people you love,” she stated.
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Moore and Willis’ love story began long before their separation in 2000. Married from 1989 to 2000, the couple built a family together, sharing daughters Rumer, 36, Scout, 33, and Tallulah, 31.
Despite the dissolution of their marriage, Moore is quick to emphasize that their bond has only transformed with time.
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“There is life after divorce. There is a way to co-parent with love,” she said.
Despite the advancement of his dementia, Bruce Willis has found himself surrounded by love coming from both his past and his present, in the form of a family that remains firmly by his side.
Moore is in the middle of a career renaissance, but that hasn’t stopped her from caring about the ones she loves
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Bruce Willis’ diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia, revealed by his family in February 2023 following his retirement from acting, has added an unexpected layer of struggle that contrasts starkly with a storied life of cinematic triumphs.
The illness has not only affected Willis’ cognition and communication but also reshaped the dynamics of his family.
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“I hope it’s encouraging for others to see that there’s a different way to do things,” Moore said, explaining how, in facing their challenges together, the group has found new avenues to show affection and appreciation for each other.
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While Moore’s focus remains on her family, her journey through this chapter of her life is intertwined with her ongoing career renaissance.
At 62 years old, she stands at the cusp of an extraordinary achievement—an Oscar win that would place her among a select group of older women who have defied Hollywood’s expectations.
“There’s room for us, and that’s exciting,” the lead in The Substance said.
Netizens felt inspired by Moore’s example and congratulated her for the loving way in which she has remained in Willis’ life
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“My father always said that a divorce should end a marriage, not a family. He said children need to know that even though their parents’ marriage ended their family was and would always remain intact,” one user said.
“They are united and supportive of each other through this awful time. They managed their divorce successfully and continued to enjoy a friendship afterwards, no spite or game playing,” another wrote. “Total respect in my eyes.”
“I’ve had a crush on Bruce since I was 16 years old and saw him in ‘Moonlighting.’ It breaks my heart to see him falling apart like this. But it’s good to see his family loves and supports him,” one of the actor’s fans wrote.
“That is so sweet,” one user wrote, echoing the sentiments of many who were moved by Moore’s example
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Jenka666 11 months ago
This is so sad. I really like Bruce Willis. While it’s great to hear updates, I don’t think they should be sharing photos. He can no longer consent to what is released. I’m sure he would want to be remembered for his work and not this public decline.
Petra Peitsch 11 months ago
Yeah, I agree. For sure was never in his goals to be exposed to public, while fighting with dementia. But angry-USA-pandas are downvoting both of us, because they can't simply comprehend the term of emphaty. I'm not even sure, if they know the meaning, because I douibt is in their Tik-Tok vocabulary.
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Joanne Earle 11 months ago
I have so much respect for them and the way they conducted themselves when they split up and over the years. I'm glad that he is surrounded by loving family during this time.
Kelly Kiang 11 months ago
Bruce Willis has always been my favorite actor, and I've always thought he was just a wonderful person. Fun story- my daughter came inches away from wrecking his fresh handprints when he added them to Graumans Chinese Theater. I have a pic of my son with his 12 yr old hands in Bruce's handprints at the Tahoe Planet Hollywood. My father had bit parts in 2 of Bruce's movies. He's part of our family, too. It crushes me to see him like this, but warms my heart that his family is with him. Love him till the wheels fall off!
KrazyChiMama 11 months ago
I respectfully disagree with the hate on Demi for sharing photos claiming he can’t consent, ect…Bruce is used to the spotlight…raising awareness only helps further research towards better understanding and hopefully treatments for this devastating disease.
Kathy Watermann 7 months ago
My husband was diagnosed with advanced dementia at 55; he would hallucinate and have conversations with who he was seeing. Last year he turned 64 and was no longer able to walk; his speech was becoming impaired. The doctor prescribed Seroquel. It helped, but not for long. Around January this year we started him on the Neuro x program that was introduced to us by his primary care doctor. The treatment has significantly alleviated his symptoms, outperforming the prescribed medications. Almost all his symptoms are gone, there are no signs of agitation, the hallucinations have totally stopped, and his memory loss has greatly improved. He’s able to speak clearly and walk down the street and back since starting the program; even his sleep patterns are back to normal. We got the neuro x treatment from uinehealthcentre. net. We feel very fortunate to have learned about this treatment. I am absolutely confident that this program offers a viable solution, and I hope someone finds it helpful.
5wc7yb48qj 7 months ago
I agree with Jenka666 and Petra P, The producers of this are going to hell plain and simple, It's a gossip column, looks so unprofessional like a child put it together. And here's your incrimination for everyone to see. How many times do you count the word dementia everyone? A good article uses shock words sparingly, if at all, because shock words illicit false interest in the subject and can be spotted by an illiterate monkey. 7 times you use a word that has nothing but negative connotations for what reason I ask? The headline shouldn't have it because the topic of your article is about the dynamics of the family, you don't need to mention dementia BECAUSE YOU NEVER EVEN EXPLAIN WHAT DEMENTIA IS AND THE FACTS RELATED TO THE SPECIFIC DIAGNOSIS. And then you go on and vomit it back up 6 more times, using it the same way every time. Yo bro you're a terrible writer and should try the photography part because your cousin, monkey 2 is taking some pitiful shots. GARBAGEVERYWHERE
Ruth Watry 11 months ago
My aunt had 9 kids, and 4 have been divorced. When the divorce was going on, their siblings let them know that their kids still had aunt/uncles and cousins. New spouses accepted that exes were still part of the family. It was wonderful going to their family Christmas party and seeing how everybody got along.
MrLiesegang 11 months ago
„Moore and Willis’s love story began long before their separation in 2000.“? Honestly would be irritating if it was the other way around.
Shannon Donnelly 11 months ago
I’ve always been a huge Bruce Willis fan, but yeah, it does kind of rub me the wrong way that about once a month, either Demi Moore, one of his daughters, or his wife feels the need to make a big social media/give a mainstream media interview about how he’s “doing as well as he could be; pretty stable”, which is pretty much what they’ve been saying for a year now. I’m glad to hear the occasional update, but the frequency of theirs makes me feel like they’re doing this for THEIR OWN attention as opposed to his.
fzc8yxyj75 11 months ago
Why should his wife share anything in public if she doesn’t want to? It’s a private family matter and must be so difficult for her to deal with at all, never mind going public with her thoughts and feelings.
Load More Replies... Jenka666 11 months ago
This is so sad. I really like Bruce Willis. While it’s great to hear updates, I don’t think they should be sharing photos. He can no longer consent to what is released. I’m sure he would want to be remembered for his work and not this public decline.
Petra Peitsch 11 months ago
Yeah, I agree. For sure was never in his goals to be exposed to public, while fighting with dementia. But angry-USA-pandas are downvoting both of us, because they can't simply comprehend the term of emphaty. I'm not even sure, if they know the meaning, because I douibt is in their Tik-Tok vocabulary.
Load More Replies... Joanne Earle 11 months ago
I have so much respect for them and the way they conducted themselves when they split up and over the years. I'm glad that he is surrounded by loving family during this time.
Kelly Kiang 11 months ago
Bruce Willis has always been my favorite actor, and I've always thought he was just a wonderful person. Fun story- my daughter came inches away from wrecking his fresh handprints when he added them to Graumans Chinese Theater. I have a pic of my son with his 12 yr old hands in Bruce's handprints at the Tahoe Planet Hollywood. My father had bit parts in 2 of Bruce's movies. He's part of our family, too. It crushes me to see him like this, but warms my heart that his family is with him. Love him till the wheels fall off!
KrazyChiMama 11 months ago
I respectfully disagree with the hate on Demi for sharing photos claiming he can’t consent, ect…Bruce is used to the spotlight…raising awareness only helps further research towards better understanding and hopefully treatments for this devastating disease.
Kathy Watermann 7 months ago
My husband was diagnosed with advanced dementia at 55; he would hallucinate and have conversations with who he was seeing. Last year he turned 64 and was no longer able to walk; his speech was becoming impaired. The doctor prescribed Seroquel. It helped, but not for long. Around January this year we started him on the Neuro x program that was introduced to us by his primary care doctor. The treatment has significantly alleviated his symptoms, outperforming the prescribed medications. Almost all his symptoms are gone, there are no signs of agitation, the hallucinations have totally stopped, and his memory loss has greatly improved. He’s able to speak clearly and walk down the street and back since starting the program; even his sleep patterns are back to normal. We got the neuro x treatment from uinehealthcentre. net. We feel very fortunate to have learned about this treatment. I am absolutely confident that this program offers a viable solution, and I hope someone finds it helpful.
5wc7yb48qj 7 months ago
I agree with Jenka666 and Petra P, The producers of this are going to hell plain and simple, It's a gossip column, looks so unprofessional like a child put it together. And here's your incrimination for everyone to see. How many times do you count the word dementia everyone? A good article uses shock words sparingly, if at all, because shock words illicit false interest in the subject and can be spotted by an illiterate monkey. 7 times you use a word that has nothing but negative connotations for what reason I ask? The headline shouldn't have it because the topic of your article is about the dynamics of the family, you don't need to mention dementia BECAUSE YOU NEVER EVEN EXPLAIN WHAT DEMENTIA IS AND THE FACTS RELATED TO THE SPECIFIC DIAGNOSIS. And then you go on and vomit it back up 6 more times, using it the same way every time. Yo bro you're a terrible writer and should try the photography part because your cousin, monkey 2 is taking some pitiful shots. GARBAGEVERYWHERE
Ruth Watry 11 months ago
My aunt had 9 kids, and 4 have been divorced. When the divorce was going on, their siblings let them know that their kids still had aunt/uncles and cousins. New spouses accepted that exes were still part of the family. It was wonderful going to their family Christmas party and seeing how everybody got along.
MrLiesegang 11 months ago
„Moore and Willis’s love story began long before their separation in 2000.“? Honestly would be irritating if it was the other way around.
Shannon Donnelly 11 months ago
I’ve always been a huge Bruce Willis fan, but yeah, it does kind of rub me the wrong way that about once a month, either Demi Moore, one of his daughters, or his wife feels the need to make a big social media/give a mainstream media interview about how he’s “doing as well as he could be; pretty stable”, which is pretty much what they’ve been saying for a year now. I’m glad to hear the occasional update, but the frequency of theirs makes me feel like they’re doing this for THEIR OWN attention as opposed to his.
fzc8yxyj75 11 months ago
Why should his wife share anything in public if she doesn’t want to? It’s a private family matter and must be so difficult for her to deal with at all, never mind going public with her thoughts and feelings.
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